Picking up Leaks in live broadcast: There are Treasures Everywhere in my Eyes - Chapter 665
Chapter 667
When Xiao Ran completely cleaned up “Portrait of the Joker”, Peggy and Pierre immediately rushed to admire and identify this top artwork with excitement.
As for the identification results, there is no need to ask.
This is exactly the world-famous painting that Picasso created during his pastoral period, around 1971.
At that time in Picasso, the artistic style changed again and began to reinterpret the art of the masters of various genres.
At the time, Picasso’s stylistic shift, considered by many to be the erotic fantasy of an impotent old man, was a hasty work that had passed his prime.
It was only after Picasso’s death that people gradually changed their perceptions, believing that this change in his artistic style was a precursor to neo-expressionism.
The paintings he created during the pastoral period have also become more and more precious!
Expressed in this painting, it is a fusion and mash-up of multiple artistic styles, seemingly disorderly, but with its own charm!
Looking at the “Portrait of the Clown” in front of them, everyone at the scene lit up their eyes and marveled.
Without exception, each of them hated to snatch the painting directly and take it for themselves.
As for the Dutch who were sacked by McCann, no one cared at all, and seemed to have forgotten about them.
While appreciating, everyone is also talking about it.
“Didn’t the Romanian thieves who ransacked the Conso Museum in the Netherlands in 2012 say that all seven of the top paintings that were stolen were burned? ”
Obviously, those Romanian art thieves are lying, and what is even more unexpected is that they are being hired by McCann and Myers,”
Thomas said in amazement.
Before the words fell, Fargot immediately continued: “Before
that, many people thought so, thinking that these seven top works of art were burned by the mother of one of the Romanian thieves” “Since the theft of these seven top works of art
, there have been many stories around them, full of violence and killing!”
“Just last year, a European billionaire, known as the ‘Baron of Luxury,’ Constantine, was allegedly murdered because of these seven paintings!”
“In Constantine’s relics, there are a lot of works of art, but the police have not found these paintings, and no one knows where these paintings have gone?”
“Now it seems that the people who murdered Constantine last year may be McCann and Myers!”
“Wow!”
There was an exclamation at the scene.
Xiao Ran smiled softly and continued to admire the painting.
After admiring for a while, he retracted his gaze and prepared to move on to the next step.
At this moment, Timothy suddenly walked over, pulled him aside, and whispered expectantly:
“Sean, when you go back to negotiating with the Dutch, can you leave this Picasso Portrait of a Joker?”
“If you can keep this painting in your own hands
, our museum is willing to trade with you” “Although our museum has a few works by Picasso, but only his paintings from the pastoral period are missing, this is a good opportunity I don’t want to miss!”
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, and then smiled and whispered:
“I dare not give you a ticket for this, Timothy
” “You know, the Dutch Triton Foundation, as the original owner of this painting, has the right of priority to trade
” “If they offer conditions that satisfy me, I will preferably consider trading with them
” “Unless they can’t meet my conditions, it will be someone else’s turn
” “In fact, I also like Picasso’s pastoral painting and want to include it,”
Timothy couldn’t help but be stunned when he heard this.
Immediately afterwards, this guy said in a low voice:
“As far as I know, there are few top Chinese antique works
of art in the collection of the Dutch Triton Foundation” “From this point of view, it is difficult for them to meet your trading requirements, but our museum can
” “Another point, after the shocking robbery in 2012, the Triton Foundation suffered a heavy blow
” “They should not have the strength to trade with you, It is likely that you will choose to get back half of the stolen antique art, and the other half of the stolen antique art, which naturally belongs to you!
“In this case, you may leave this Picasso masterpiece, and we will have a chance!”
Hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately let out an exclamation.
“Wow! You guy is really calculating, just for this “Portrait of the Joker
“” “Let’s talk about it then, if I can get this famous painting, I don’t mind trading with you”
After a few more words, they ended the topic.
Next, Xiao Ran walked straight to Elaine’s side and whispered to her:
“Honey, the matter of cleaning up the next painting will be left
to you” “Just like I did just now, you go to clean up the impressionist painting next to you, the action must be light, slow is okay
” “According to my observation, under the impressionist painting, it is very likely that there is another stolen impressionist work”
said, He pointed to the painting on an easel next to him.
As he said, it was an impressionist oil painting, but it was painted by McCann, and it was not in the flow at all!
Following the direction of his finger, Elaine immediately looked at the painting.
At the same time, her eyes lit up with excitement.
“Okay, honey, I can go clean up that painting, it must be interesting
” “I will be careful not to damage the stolen painting hidden underneath
” “You leave this to me, what do you do yourself?”
Xiao Ran nodded, and then explained:
“I’m going to meet the Polish ambassador, and the Italian cultural counsellor and those guys
” “They are all waiting in the public area of the museum, they have to go over to say hello
” “And they are all potential trading partners, and they can’t be neglected!”
“Yes, honey,”
Elaine replied with a nod.
Then, she took out a pair of gloves from the box and put them on, ready to try.
Xiao Ran explained a few words to Peggy and them, explaining the reason for leaving temporarily.
Naturally, everyone will not object, and it is useless to oppose.
Later, Xiao Ran took David and Timothy to leave the exhibition hall together and walked towards the public area of the museum.
In a few moments, they had walked into the museum’s common rest area.
Since the museum is closed today, there are no visitors here, only representatives from all over the world.
Among them were the Polish ambassador to the United States, as well as the Italian and Dutch cultural counselors.
These guys gathered together in groups of three or five, discussing indignantly, and their expressions were not very good-looking!
With Xiao Ran’s arrival, these guys immediately stopped talking and rushed up.
Before they approached, Xiao Ran had already smiled and said aloud:
“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, I’m Sean, it’s a pleasure to meet everyone, let everyone wait
for a long time” “We have a lot of things to do today and have been busy, so I didn’t come to meet you until now
” “Say it in advance, I won’t be here for long, and I will soon go back to identify those stolen antique artworks
” “Next, I will meet with you one by one, what demands do you have, it is best to say it bluntly, there is no need to beat around the bush”
Hearing this, everyone at the scene nodded, and they were also helpless.
Next, Timothy also introduced himself and said hello to everyone at the scene.
This is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and he is the host, so naturally he has to deal with the representatives of all parties.
After a few polite words, the Polish ambassador, who was the first to greet him, immediately got to the point.
“Sean, our Polish government issued a public statement yesterday, asking you to return Raphael’s
“Portrait of a Young Man” as soon as possible” “As we all know, Raphael’s “Portrait of a Young Man” is a national treasure of Poland and the most important artwork that we have looted during
World War II” “Since the end of World War II, until now, we have been looking for this national treasure art for decades, and we have never given up!”
“Now that this national treasure-level artwork has finally appeared, it has been discovered by you, and you should return it as soon as possible
” Xiao Ran looked at the Polish ambassador, and then said with a smile:
“Mr. Ambassador, this joint action was initiated and led by our company, which must be explained
” “We are a treasure hunting company, always profit-oriented, not a charity!”
“That is to say, the interests of our company must be guaranteed, which is the premise of our cooperation” ”
There is no lunch in vain, this truth is very simple, I think everyone understands!”
“Ugh!”
The Polish ambassador and others exclaimed in unison, and were directly stunned in place.
Their faces changed in an instant, becoming very ugly.
The other representatives of the parties who were also present at the scene did not see where to go.
These guys instantly understood that there was absolutely nothing cheap to take advantage of today!
Recovering those stolen antique works that originally belonged to your own museum or country may not be so simple, and you must pay a high price.
Without waiting for the Polish ambassador to respond, Xiao Ran continued:
“At the beginning of the joint operation, our company reached an agreement with the FBI Art Crime Group
, and the right to dispose of all stolen antique works of art is in our hands” “All the unowned stolen antique works belong to our company, and half of the ownership of the rest of the stolen antique works of art with provenance belongs to us
” “Some people may say, Those are stolen antique works of art that should be returned to the owner and the victim!
“But I’m very sorry, we are a treasure hunting company, we launched this joint action for profit, not out to do charity
” “In the American treasure hunting industry, this is a recognized rule, no one can change it, things happen in the United States, you must also abide by this rule
” “Ah!”
With an exclamation, everyone at the scene was dumbfounded.
Immediately afterwards, many people’s eyes flashed with anger.
But they can only endure and dare not attack for the time being.
Looking at the Polish ambassador and others, they gritted their teeth with hatred.
“Sean, the rules you mentioned probably do not apply to Raphael’s “Portrait of a Young Man
“” “As we all know, this painting was stolen by the German NZ Gestapo, which is a legacy of
World War II” “As a victorious country in World War II, according to relevant agreements, Poland has the right to return this priceless treasure”
Hearing this, Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
“Mr. Ambassador, I know this situation you are talking about, but we are not a government agency, but a private company
” “There is no doubt that our interests must be safeguarded!”
“Another point is that Raphael’s “Portrait of a Young Man” is very special
” “How to deal with this priceless treasure is not entirely up to us, the cultural department of the US government will definitely intervene,…… ”
No surprise, the faces of the Polish ambassador and others suddenly became more ugly, like a dead father!
As long as you are not an idiot, you can hear the meaning of Xiao Ran’s words!
Obviously, the US government has taken a fancy to this priceless treasure!
If the US government wants to leave this priceless treasure, then what else is Poland!
Thinking of this, the Polish ambassador and others were suddenly like funerals!
At this moment, Nick’s excited voice suddenly came from the walkie-talkie.
“Sean, I have good news for you, and there is a new discovery
” “Elaine just discovered Monet’s “Waterloo Bridge”, which is the impressionist painting you pointed out”
Before the words fell, the scene was already fried.
The representatives of all parties at the scene all looked at Xiao Ran, their eyes full of envy and jealousy!
Monet’s Waterloo Bridge
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